Course Title: Plan, implement and test enterprise communication solutions
Part B: Course Detail
Teaching Period: Term1 2024
Course Code: COSC6244C
Course Title: Plan, implement and test enterprise communication solutions
School: 520T Future Technologies
Campus: City Campus
Program: C5402 - Diploma of Information Technology
Course Contact: Rakesh Kumar
Course Contact Phone: +61 3 9925 4448
Course Contact Email: rakesh.kumar@rmit.edu.au
Name and Contact Details of All Other Relevant Staff
Aminul Islam
+61399250423
aminul.islam@rmit.edu.au
Nominal Hours: 80
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Pre-requisites and Co-requisites
None
Course Description
In the course you will gain the skills and knowledge required to manage the deployment and administration of enterprise communication solutions. It includes email and remote access email, web portal or content management solution, and enterprise collaboration tools.
National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria
National Element Code & Title: |
ICTNWK536 Plan, implement and test enterprise communication solutions |
Element: |
1. Plan for enterprise communication solutions |
Performance Criteria: |
1.1 Research and identify enterprise communication solutions to meet organisational requirements 1.2 Evaluate and compare enterprise communication solutions against organisational requirements 1.3 Select enterprise communication solutions to address organisational requirements 1.4 Acquire enterprise communication solutions in accordance with organisational requirements 1.5 Consult with stakeholders to develop implementation plan addressing the organisational requirements |
Element: |
2. Implement enterprise communication solutions |
Performance Criteria: |
2.1 Implement and configure enterprise communication solutions in accordance with implementation plan 2.2 Determine if implementation of enterprise communication solutions meets implementation plan and organisational requirements and modify implementation to address variance |
Element: |
3. Test and monitor implementation of enterprise communication solutions |
Performance Criteria: |
3.1 Test enterprise communication solutions to determine if enterprise communication solutions are operating correctly according to system specifications 3.2 Monitor and analyse performance and logs of enterprise communication solutions to determine if organisational requirements are met 3.3 Modify enterprise communication solutions to address instances where organisational requirements are not met |
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this course you will have developed and applied the skills and knowledge required to demonstrate competency in the above elements
Details of Learning Activities
In this Course you will work on advanced level Networking concepts and systems. You will be performing Lab exercises by yourself with guidance and some assistance. Key concepts will be explained is lectures, classes or online, where syllabus material will be presented and the subject matter will be illustrated with demonstrations and examples; Your class Teacher may be able to assist with guidance for any technical issue, but you will need to perform research for technical troubleshooting and devise feasible solutions.
Tutorials and/or labs and/or group discussions (including online forums) focused on projects and problem solving will provide practice in the application of theory and procedures, allow exploration of concepts with teaching staff and other students, and give feedback on your progress and understanding;
Assignments, as described in Overview of Assessment (below), requiring an integrated understanding of the subject matter; and
Private study, working through the course as presented in classes and learning materials, and gaining practice at solving conceptual and technical problems.
Teaching Schedule
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COSC-6244C - Plan, implement and test enterprise communication solutions (ICTNWK536) Course Schedule : Semester2, 2023 | |||
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Topics |
Activities |
Assessments Due |
Week1 |
Introduction to Windows Networking :
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Review : IP Addressing, Subnetting, CLI Tools |
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Week2 |
Introduction to Enterprise Communication Systems:
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Enterprise Communication Systems Research |
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Week3 |
Introduction to Virtual Networking: Virtual Machine, Windows Networking |
Review : Virtual Machines
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Week4 |
Introduction to Networking Services:
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Week5 |
Introduction to Windows Systems Administration:
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Week6 |
Windows Firewall, IIS |
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Week7 |
Review |
Review |
Due : Assessment Task1 - Knowledge Test Assessment Task2 release |
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Mid Semester Break |
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| Week8 | Introduction to Enterprise Email System |
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Week9 |
Introduction to Enterprise Email System |
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Week10 |
Introduction to Content Management System |
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Week11 |
Introduction to Enterprise Content Management System |
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Week12 |
Introduction to Enterprise Collaboration System |
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Week13 |
Introduction to Enterprise Collaboration System |
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Week14 |
Enterprise Communication Systems Project |
Enterprise Communication Systems Project |
Due : Assessment Task2 - Project Practical Test |
Week15 |
Enterprise Communication Systems Project |
Enterprise Communication Systems Project |
Due : Assessment Task2 - Project Practical Test |
Week16 |
Review |
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All labs exercises need to be demonstrated during class time to your Class Teacher to show that you have completed the Lab Exercises. Assessment Task2 - Project work progress need to be demonstrated in class to class Teacher for marking from week8 to week16. Any concern discuss with your Class Teacher. |
Learning Resources
Prescribed Texts
References
Other Resources
Software vendor online resources
Recommended Readings, Labs, Video Tutorials and Guided study
Overview of Assessment
Assessment for this course is ongoing throughout the semester. Your knowledge and understanding of course content is assessed through participation in class exercises, oral presentations and through the application of learned skills and insights to your written tasks. Full assessment briefs will be provided and can be found on CANVAS
Assessment Tasks
This course has no hurdle requirements. There is no grade or marking for this course. Student is required to response satisfactorily to all Assessment Tasks to receive Competency Grade for the Course.
There is a series of Lab Exercises to complete for this course. The Lab Exercise documents will serve the purpose as Guideline only. You will be require to perform further online research on the Study Topics ie. Google search, Youtube Video Tutorials, LinkedIn Learning Tutorials, Vendor Websites, Online Forums, Discuss and Consult with peers and your Class Teacher etc.
You are required to demonstrate completed lab exercises to your Class Teacher for assessment. You are not required to complete all Lab Exercises of the Week in one seating. You may continue and complete the Labs in progressive manner. You must complete and demonstrate all Lab Exercises by the end of the semester.
Assessment Tasks Overview :
Assessment Task1 : Theory
Assessment Task1 consists of multiple choice and short answer question.
Assessment Task2 : Project
Assessment Task2 Project consist of 4 Parts.
Part1 : Research and Planning for Implementation of Enterprise Communication Systems
Part2 : Install, Configure and Test Enterprise Email System (MailEnable Enterprise)
Part3 : Install, Configure and Test Enterprise Content Management System (Microsoft Sharepoint Server)
Part4 : Install, Configure and Test Enterprise Collaboration System (Microsoft Skype for Business Server)
Assessment Matrix
Other Information
There is no specified Text Book required for this course. However, you will have access to Canvas Course Study materials, Lab Exercises and List of Reading Materials. In addition, you will be required to perform online research ie. Google search, Vendor websites, LinkedIn Learning, Youtube Video Tutorials, Online Forums etc.
Combination of below Software will be used in this Course.
Hypervisor :
Oracle Virtual Box
VMware Workstation (Recommended)
Microsoft Hyper-V
ISO Image :
Microsoft Windows 10 Pro
Microsoft Window 2019 Server
MailEnable Enterprise Email System
Microsoft Sharepoint Server 2019
Microsoft Skype for Business Server
Any other software as needed, which will be advised in class.
You can use Trial/Evaluation version of the software for all Lab Exercises in this Course.
There is no specific Licensing requirement for this Course.
A Computer with at least :
- Processor with Virtualization Support (VT-x support)
- 16GB RAM or more Physical Memory (32GB for better performance experience)
- 1TB Free Disk Space.
- A portable hard drive at least 512GB SSD or HDD
- A 64GB or higher capacity USB memory stick.
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